Business Wire·Nov 10, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

AstraZeneca awards $1.6 million for programs to improve access to healthcare for patients across the US

AstraZeneca announced $1.6 million in grants to 55 US nonprofit organizations through its 6th annual ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge.
Each of the 55 awardees received $30,000 to support programs addressing healthcare access, education, climate & nature, & nutrition & food security.
Total contributions to the ACT on Health Equity initiative now exceed $20 million as the company advances its long-term health equity ambitions.
Grant-funded projects include initiatives to restore dignity for women experiencing medical hair loss via customized cranial prostheses & programs to build climate resilience in vulnerable neighborhoods.
The initiative aims to address systemic barriers & improve outcomes for historically excluded & underserved populations through locally driven solutions.
Specific examples of support include Feed Halifax's efforts to provide reliable access to nutritious food through pantries & mobile food trailers.
The ACT on Health Equity initiative was established in 2021 to transform business practices & improve access, affordability, & outcomes across disease areas.